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Height
35 years
Jan 31, 1991
Left
Preferred foot
Ireland
Country
€50K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
defender

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches36%Shot attempts47%Goals0%
Chances created24%Aerial duels won58%Defensive contributions6%
Transfer value: €50K
Highest: €230K(Dec 31, 2018)
€230K
€170K
€120K
€58K
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2024

Season performance
Minutes played: 1,543

Shooting

Goals
0
Shots
9
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Successful passes
770
Successful passes %
84.4%
Accurate long balls
90
Accurate long balls %
57.3%
Chances created
3
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
100.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
71
Duels won %
65.1%
Aerial duels won
48
Aerial duels won %
73.8%
Touches
1,092
Touches in opposition box
11
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
7

Defending

Defensive contributions
108
Tackles
13
Interceptions
15
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
8
Recoveries
54
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
10
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded while on pitch
17

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Shane McEleney is a 35-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Ballymena United, born on January 31, 1991, who is left-footed. Follow Shane McEleney on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Shane McEleney's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Ballymena United face Portadown in the Premiership Relegation Group.

Explore Shane McEleney's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Shane McEleney currently plays for Ballymena United.

Shane McEleney's career has also included time at Glentoran, Derry City, Finn Harps, Larne, Ottawa Fury, and St. Patrick's Athletic.

On the international stage, Shane McEleney has represented Ireland U21 and Ireland U19.

Shane McEleney is from Ireland, and the national teams include Caoimhín Kelleher, Séamus Coleman, Ryan Manning, Dara O'Shea, Jake O'Brien, Jayson Molumby, Troy Parrott, Jason Knight, Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah, Finn Azaz, Robert Brady, Jimmy Dunne, Jack Taylor, Liam Scales, John Egan, Josh Keeley, Harvey Vale, Alan Browne, James Abankwah, Chiedozie Ogbene, Bosun Lawal, Sammie Szmodics, Nathan Collins, Mark Travers, Millenic Alli, Courtney Brosnan, Maria Reynolds, Chloe Mustaki, Caitlin Hayes, Aoife Mannion, Megan Connolly, Leanne Kiernan, Jessica Ziu, Amber Barrett, Denise O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Anna Patten, Aoibheann Clancy, Marissa Sheva, Lucy Quinn, Grace Moloney, Jamie Finn, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Saoirse Noonan, Emily Murphy, Tyler Toland, and Sophie Whitehouse. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Shane McEleney has won 6 titles: FAI Cup (2022, 2012) and FAI President's Cup (2023) with Derry City, Championship (2018/2019) with Larne, and League Cup (2016, 2015) with St. Patrick's Athletic.

Shane McEleney has competed in Premier Division and Conference League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Shane McEleney, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Shane McEleney to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches36%Shot attempts47%Goals0%
Chances created24%Aerial duels won58%Defensive contributions6%

Career

Senior career

Ballymena UnitedJan 2026 - now
3
0
25
0
99
0
44
0
19
0
25
0
20
0
174
3

National team

1
0
5
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Derry City

Northern Ireland
2
FAI Cup(2022 · 2012)
1
FAI President's Cup(2023)

St. Patrick's Athletic

Ireland
2
League Cup(2016 · 2015)

News

About

Shane McEleney is a 35-year-old football player who plays as a defender for Ballymena United, born on January 31, 1991, who is left-footed. Follow Shane McEleney on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Shane McEleney's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Ballymena United face Portadown in the Premiership Relegation Group.

Explore Shane McEleney's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Shane McEleney currently plays for Ballymena United.

Shane McEleney's career has also included time at Glentoran, Derry City, Finn Harps, Larne, Ottawa Fury, and St. Patrick's Athletic.

On the international stage, Shane McEleney has represented Ireland U21 and Ireland U19.

Shane McEleney is from Ireland, and the national teams include Caoimhín Kelleher, Séamus Coleman, Ryan Manning, Dara O'Shea, Jake O'Brien, Jayson Molumby, Troy Parrott, Jason Knight, Johnny Kenny, Adam Idah, Finn Azaz, Robert Brady, Jimmy Dunne, Jack Taylor, Liam Scales, John Egan, Josh Keeley, Harvey Vale, Alan Browne, James Abankwah, Chiedozie Ogbene, Bosun Lawal, Sammie Szmodics, Nathan Collins, Mark Travers, Millenic Alli, Courtney Brosnan, Maria Reynolds, Chloe Mustaki, Caitlin Hayes, Aoife Mannion, Megan Connolly, Leanne Kiernan, Jessica Ziu, Amber Barrett, Denise O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Anna Patten, Aoibheann Clancy, Marissa Sheva, Lucy Quinn, Grace Moloney, Jamie Finn, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Saoirse Noonan, Emily Murphy, Tyler Toland, and Sophie Whitehouse. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Shane McEleney has won 6 titles: FAI Cup (2022, 2012) and FAI President's Cup (2023) with Derry City, Championship (2018/2019) with Larne, and League Cup (2016, 2015) with St. Patrick's Athletic.

Shane McEleney has competed in Premier Division and Conference League Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Shane McEleney, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Shane McEleney to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.